Elizabeth Olsen's Shocking Admission: Can't Recall Scarlet Witch Voice Work for 'Marvel Zombies' After Years
Elizabeth Olsen returns as Scarlet Witch in the new Disney+ animated series "Marvel Zombies," voicing her character in a spinoff set in a zombie-infested world. Despite her participation, Olsen admits to having little memory of the recording process, which took place years ago from her home. Her future in the live-action MCU remains uncertain following Scarlet Witch's ambiguous fate in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," though Olsen is open to returning if the character is utilized effectively.
Elizabeth Olsen has made a return as the fan-favorite character Scarlet Witch in the new Disney+ animated series “Marvel Zombies.” This four-episode series is a spinoff from “What If…?” and immerses viewers in a post-apocalyptic world where much of the population, including many iconic Avengers, have succumbed to a zombie outbreak. Olsen lends her voice to the Scarlet Witch, joining a roster of returning Marvel talents such as Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel, and Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, among others.
Despite her involvement, Olsen admitted at L.A. Comic Con that her memory of recording for “Marvel Zombies” is hazy. “I truly recorded that years ago. I can’t remember anything,” Olsen stated, adding, “I need to watch it. I have no idea what [happens in] ‘Marvel Zombies.’” She further recounted recording her lines from home, likely between 2020 and 2021, questioning why she wasn’t in a studio at the time. This indicates a significant gap between the recording process and the series' release.
Olsen’s journey as Scarlet Witch began with a post-credits appearance in 2014’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” followed by a substantial role in 2015’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” She then played pivotal parts in major blockbusters like “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” Her performance in the Disney+ series “WandaVision” earned her an Emmy nomination, solidifying her character’s importance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The “Doctor Strange” sequel marked Olsen’s last live-action appearance as Scarlet Witch, where the character transformed into a powerful antagonist and was last seen seemingly crushed under a collapsed building. Her ultimate fate remains ambiguous, and neither Olsen nor Marvel has confirmed when Scarlet Witch will next appear in a live-action capacity. She has not been announced for next year’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” leaving fans eager for updates.
Last year, Olsen expressed her willingness to reprise the role of Scarlet Witch in the MCU, contingent on the character being utilized effectively. “It’s a character that I love going back to when there’s a way to use her well, and I think I have been lucky that when I started I was used well,” Olsen shared in an interview with FM104. She acknowledged a period where the creative direction for the character was unclear but reiterated, “If there’s a good way to use her I’m always happy to come back.” All four episodes of “Marvel Zombies” are currently available for streaming on Disney+.